Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

REMOVAL

Camshaft Position Sensor Location:

The camshaft position sensor is mounted to the rear of the cylinder head.

1. Remove the air cleaner box, refer to the Engine/Air Cleaner Assembly for more information.

Wiring Harness Plastic Clip:

2. Disconnect the plastic clip for the Wiring harness from the stud on the valve cover.

Oil Line Clip & Makeup Air Hose:

3. Remove the nut holding the clip for the oil supply line to the turbo and disconnect the fresh air makeup hose from the valve cover.

Electrical Connector:

4. Disconnect electrical connectors from camshaft position sensor.
5. Remove camshaft position sensor mounting screws. Remove sensor.

Cam Sensor Magnet:

6. Loosen screw attaching target magnet to rear of camshaft.

Camshaft Sensor Magnet:

7. Remove the camshaft position magnet.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the camshaft position magnet, make sure that the alignment pins are in the holes.
2. install target magnet in end of camshaft. Tighten mounting screw to 3.4 Nm (39 in. lbs.) torque. Over torquing could cause cracks in magnet. If magnet cracks replace it.
3. Install camshaft position sensor and mounting screws. Tighten sensor mounting screws to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.) torque.
4. Connect electrical connectors to camshaft position sensor.
5. Install the nut holding the clip for the oil supply line to the turbo and disconnect the fresh air makeup hose to the valve cover.
6. Connect the plastic clip for the wiring harness to the stud on the valve cover.
7. Install the air cleaner box.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.